Global Financial Management

10 Units

World leaders in government and business frequently refer to the important role of “the global economy”. Globalization has resulted in organizations operating in complex international environments, making use of more extensive cross-border financial information. As a result it is essential for managers to have an understanding of international dimensions of financial management. The fundamentals of financial management are introduced from the perspective of finance managers in a firm, namely those making investment and financing decisions. Students will explore how to financially manage an organization, and assess key financial decisions including raising capital, international investments, foreign exchange management, and global portfolio management. Students will also have an opportunity to learn how financial markets are structured and operated by using real-world data analysis in a trading laboratory.